Position: Full-time.

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) seeks a Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician to aid with the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife in Alberta.

Summary of Duties:

Care of patients including exams, treatment, husbandry, diagnostics, euthanasia, routine lab tests, etc.
Arrange animal rescues, transport, and releases.
Answer and direct phone calls from the public and volunteers.
Housekeeping duties including laundry, dishes, floor cleaning, etc.
Manage and supervise volunteers, interns, and students.
Assist with public relations via Open Houses, tours, press, published articles, etc.
Assist with facility and enclosure construction and maintenance.

Desired Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. biology, zoology).
At least one year of experience in the wildlife rehabilitation field is mandatory.
Excellent project management skills and ability to perform well under pressure.
Excellent verbal, written, and presenting skills.
Completion of IWRC’s Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation 1AB course would be an asset.
Knowledge of Alberta wildlife and natural history.
    Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Salary/Hours of Work:
Salary: $34,000 per annum.
Schedule: 40 hours per week (most likely working Tuesday-Saturday). Flexible schedule is required, depending on animal care needs.

Application Deadline : Open until suitable candidate is found.

To Apply:

E-mail cover letter and resume to the attention of Holly Duvall, Executive Director, at:
holly.duvall@aiwc.ca

For more information on AIWC, please visit our website: http://www.aiwc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $34,000.00 /year

Required experience:

Wildlife Rehabilitation: 1 year

Required license or certification:

Driver’s license required – no public transportation is available to our centre.

Required education:

Bachelor’s